Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.81
Intense Love Draws Kṛṣṇa Back
“ ‘Suddenly, due to their feelings of separation, Lord Kṛṣṇa appeared among the gopīs dressed in yellow garments and wearing a flower garland. His lotus face was smiling, and He was directly attracting the mind of Cupid.’
What the purport teaches
- During the rāsa dance, Kṛṣṇa suddenly disappeared, and the gopīs became overwhelmed by separation from Him.
- Their love was so intense that Kṛṣṇa was obliged to appear again among them.
- He appeared in yellow garments and a flower garland, with His lotus face smiling. His beauty directly attracted the mind of Cupid.
Try this today
Spend a minute recalling the verse’s description of Kṛṣṇa returning with a smiling lotus face.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s return reveal about His response to the gopīs’ intense love?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.